How can I afford a Care Advisor?

Anyone can afford an Assisted Living Locator Care Advisor. That’s because we are paid only when we help you make a decision about your senior’s living location and we are paid by the location you choose. And because we only receive payment when you’re paying the Care Community directly, we’ll also put you in touch with your state’s social service network to make sure that you receive the proper state support in the event that you are unable to pay for senior care and housing yourself.

What can a Care Advisor help me with?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor specializes in knowing your senior housing and in home care options, but via their referral network they can connect you with state resources in the event that you need to consider state resources to finance and secure senior housing, as well as a wide variety of specialists who focus on some aspect of the senior services industry- Eldercare Attorneys, Financial Specialists, Real Estate Agents, Downsizing Specialists, Home Health Experts, and just about any other senior service need you can think of.

Who is my Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Glad you asked. This site gives you a number of ways to find your local Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor. Pick one and we’ll either get them on the phone, or make sure that they contact you in a timely fashion. Click here to get to our Care Advisor page.

How are Care Advisors trained?

Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors are vetted for the right set of skills before they ever even buy a franchise. Once they do, we provide comprehensive initial training and a 13 week “in community” onboarding process. We ask all Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors to become Certified Senior Advisors, a nationwide accreditation program that provides additional industry specific knowledge. Care Advisors also participate in continuing education provided by us and provided by local senior oriented industry associations to ensure that they understand the latest tools, techniques and industry rules and regulations to help you navigate the senior experience.

What does a Care Advisor do?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor spends time at each of the communities and homes in your local area. They understand how well the community is performing against state standards and they understand what the community is good at- in short, they understand what isn’t in the community’s glossy brochure. An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor networks to ensure that they have a broad array of qualified resource team members that they can call on to help deal with challenges beyond senior housing and care, which is their own area of expertise. And Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors spend time with families and seniors. They can’t help if they don’t know and understand you and your family. Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors have a structured way to identify important needs that you and your senior have, which they then use to match you to the best community choices or the best members of their resource network that can meet your needs.

Who is Assisted Living Locators®?

A franchise business based in Arizona, with local owners and operators across the US. Our Care Advisors bring problem solving skills and compassion to your local senior community, and we supply the training, processes and industry knowledge they need to provide you with the help you want.

Where are your Care Advisors located?

Everywhere. If we don’t have a Care Advisor yet in your local area, we’ll find you an affiliate advisor who can help. But every month we train more Care Advisors to meet the growing needs of seniors in every community across the US. You can find your local Care Advisor by using the tools on this website. And because we are nationwide, we can help you in your town or in towns all across the US.

When should I contact an Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Since Care Advisors understand the entire range of living options available to seniors, any family with a senior over 55 can benefit from their expertise. Use us to understand your independent living options if your senior wants more time for leisure pursuits after 55. Use us especially when you are concerned about the safety or health of your senior loved one. And it’s critically important that you reach out to us if your senior is in the hospital or rehabilitation facility so that we help you navigate the immediate next health care and housing steps that must be taken, giving you a voice in how the health care and insurance systems in your state manage your senior’s needs.

Assisted Living In Nashville, TN

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Find the Best Assisted Living Near Nashville, TN

Known as the Music City, Nashville, Tennessee is one of America’s most culturally rich cities. The Nashville Metro area is home to a diverse population of music lovers, including more than 200,00 residents over the age of 65 in the metro area. As such, facilities offering assisted living in Nashville, TN are plentiful.

With so many Nashville assisted living communities available, it’s hard to choose the right one with little information. Luckily, a local advisor in Nashville can help you make an informed choice and listen to your financial and lifestyle desires. Assisted Living Locators provides valuable insight into assisted living in Nashville and can offer assistance for finding a local or nearby assisted living service.

Your Nashville, TN Senior Living Advisor

Joe Douglas

Serving North Nashville, Hendersonville, Clarksville, Bowling Green

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My passion lies in serving others through my gifts of hospitality and problem-solving. My personal experiences in volunteering within senior care and assisting my own parents as they transitioned into a senior community, inspired me to apply my expertise in this meaningful way. I am dedicated to helping families navigate the complexities of senior care with compassion and understanding. I offer personalized, local service to provide guidance and options tailored to your unique needs. My commitment is to prioritize your loved ones’ well-being, ensuring that all involved experience comfort and peace during this important transition.

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What is the Cost of Assisted Living in Nashville, TN

In 2021, the monthly cost for assisted living in Nashville was $3,720, which is lower than the monthly national average of $4,000. Nashville also has a lower cost of health care compared to the national average. This includes the standard daily rate for a hospital room, medical or dental check-up.

This is good news for those seeking help with assisted living in Nashville. Assisted living costs can vary depending on different variables. These include the different unit and apartment sizes, such as studio, one or two-bedroom apartments.

Most Nashville assisted living communities offer a base rate for living on their property grounds, with additional fees added based on the higher level of care and services some residents might need. Luckily, base rates already include day-to-day expenses that residents already pay for, such as:

Room and board
Meals
Housekeeping
Activities

Assisted living in Nashville also allows residents to be as independent as possible and spend less money on care that isn’t exactly necessary.

Nashville, TN, at a Glance

Nashville Weather and Climate

Nashville experiences old-fashioned Southern weather, including sunny, hot and muggy summer days and chilly winters. Still, the temperature in Nashville is a comfort for residents, as it stays in the range between 25°F and 96°F, with extreme temperature variations a rarity.

Local Hospitals and Notable Medical Care

The best medical care and treatment is never far away in Nashville either. Nearby award-winning hospitals in Nashville include Vanderbilt University Medical Center, ranked 27th in the nation for geriatric services, Ascension St. Thomas Hospital West, and TriStar Centennial Medical Center.

Transportation

For those looking at assisted living in Nashville, there are various ADA-compliant transportation methods, including the Nashville MTA bus system that offers discounted rides to those 65 and older and provides transportation to and from Nashville International Airport and downtown Nashville. To get around between bus stops, ADA Paratransit shuttles are also available.

Arts, Culture, and Recreation

Nashville has been called home by a plethora of other music icons, including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Tim McGraw. The Country Music Hall of Fame tells the story of this iconic American style of music. Folks that fell in love with the 1960s Nashville sound can also tour the still-standing Studio B on Music Row themselves. For senior clients interested in exercise, the beginner-friendly hiking trails of nearby Radnor Lake State Park offer a beautiful getaway from the main city.

Additional Senior Living Care Advisors near Nashville, TN

Nancy Blankinship

Owned by Tim Tuttle for five years, now operated by Nancy Blankinship. Serving Southern Nashville and Davidson County (Bellevue, Green Hills, Belle Meade. etc.), Franklin, Brentwood, Nolensville, Spring Hill, Fairview, Columbia, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and all areas of Williamson, Rutherford, and Maury County.

Meet Advisor 615-375-3553

Nancy is a social worker, and a lifelong Tennessean. She earned her Bachelor’s of Social Work at Belmont University, then worked helping seniors at Nashville’s Richland Place, McKendree Village, and other NHC facilities. Before joining the Assisted Living Locators team, Nancy worked in assisted living, home health care (skilled), and hospice. Nancy showed her caring heart as she walked the path of many of our clients, caring for her ex-husband in her own home in his final weeks in hospice. In total, Nancy has worked with seniors for over 2 decades. Nancy came to work with Tim Tuttle, ALL-South Nashville, in March 2022. When Tim went back to practicing law with the U.S. Army in March of 2024, Nancy began operating and managing the business. She has continued the tradition of selfless service Tim brought to the company from his 30 years serving in the Army and Air Force. Assisted Living Locators -South Nashville is proud of its reputation of providing professional yet caring service to the seniors in the southern part of Nashville and in Williamson, Rutherford, and Maury counties.

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How Do I Pay for Nashville, TN Assisted Living?

Costs for assisted living in Nashville can be covered using both private and public funds. Some of these funds to cover Nashville assisted living include:

Veteran's Benefits

The VA offers financial help for veterans looking to cover Nashville assisted living costs. As part of the Improved Pension Program, additional aid is available to retired service members needing financial assistance to cover senior living costs. To see if you or your loved one qualifies for Aid and Attendance or Homebound aid, visit the VA Website for more information.

Long-Term Care Insurance

For those still in good health but already looking for help covering the costs of assisted living in Nashville, long-term care insurance might be a good option. Long-term care insurance covers the costs of care not otherwise covered by Medicare, Medicaid or other health insurance plans, such as help with activities of daily living. This type of insurance is typically bought by those in their 50s or 60s, and the sooner invested in, the better.

Home Equity

If you’re looking for assisted living in Nashville and own a home in the area, your home equity can prove to be valuable, as the Re/Max 2021 National Housing Report found that a home in Nashville sells in as little as 11 days! Senior homeowners can use their home equity to help pay for much-needed Nashville assisted living costs while also downsizing to a more manageable and safer living community.

Medicare

Medicare does not cover the costs of assisted living in Nashville. They will, however, continue to cover healthcare costs such as prescriptions, doctor appointments, and other medical care that they covered before someone moved into a Nashville assisted living community.

Medicaid

Whether Medicaid can help cover costs for assisted living varies from state to state, as Medicaid is both a state and federally funded financial assistance program. In Tennessee, Nashville assisted living costs may be covered in part by the TennCare CHOICES Medicaid program. For those residing in assisted living communities, the program covers costs related to homemaker services, medication management, and assistance with personal care.

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FAQ About Assisted Living in Nashville, TN

Both assisted living and nursing homes offer assistance to aging loved ones. However, nursing homes are hospital-like facilities that offer round-the-clock medical care, while assisted living homes help clients live independently while still assisting with activities of daily living, better known as ADLs. These include:

Dressing
Bathing
Eating
Transferring (to and from beds or wheelchairs)
Mobility such as walking

Although a nursing home also offers help with ADLs, Nashville assisted living allows someone to receive help from the comfort of their own home. Nursing homes offer a more intense level of care through in-house medical staff and not someone’s personal doctor.

Assisted Living Locators operate out of middle Tennessee and can meet with clients personally to figure out the next steps for assisted living in Nashville. During the pandemic, tele-meetings are also available to better accommodate social distancing guidelines.

Pet are allowed in most Nashville assisted living communities as they can be used as service or emotional support animals for elderly clients. Different communities have different pet requirements, such as size and breed, fees and deposits, and proof of vaccination records. For more information on which assisted living in Nashville will fit you and your pet’s lifestyle, contact a local advisor.

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